Hi everyone! My name is Christina and I just got my date for surgery scheduled today. I will be having the surgery on July 24! I am thrilled. Actually, the real joy came when I found out 3 days ago that my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) approved my surgery. It was so gratifying when they told me that my surgery had been deemed medically necessary. Until that day, the last few months have been a mixture of hope and dread. I really wasn't sure what they would say. I am a teacher and on the Active Care plan 2 and they often require 6 months of medically supervised weight loss. I have not "technically" had that but I had lots of Weight Watchers documentation (I have done that 4 times since i was 16 y/o). I also submitted a 2 page typed history of my weight loss and gain since I was 10 years old that also included a lot of family history of obesity.

I am currently weighing in at about 310 lbs. I have been pursuing the LapBand option for about 4 months now. My best friend had it done in December and she has lost 75 lbs.! It has been so amazing to watch her lose her weight. SHe looks wonderful, and even better, she has changed inside in so many ways. I have never seen her so confident and happy.

Well, I am excited to begin this journey and share it with everyone here. My doctor is Dr. Adam Smith with LapBandSolutions in Fort Worth, TX.

I do have one question for anyone with some experiences to share. I know that there are different sizes or types of bands. Any ideas on which size is best? I am unsure about how all that works...

Thank you and I look forward to getting to know everyone here!

I'm really happy for you. I don't really know about band sizes, sorry I can't help you there, but I did have my surgery through LapBandSolutions and it was a wonderful experience.

I hope everything works out for you. Good luck.

hello on my way 07,

congrats on your date and good luck!

the dr. chooses which band to use during surgrey or that is what mine does.. my band size is a 10 . i had my surgrey on March 21,2007. as of this morning i had lost 67lbs

again good luck

kimslilstang

Good Luck, Your on the road to a new you!

my goal is to lose 75# 's before july 21st my 4th month out. 8 more lbs to go

kimslilstang

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your date! The doctor usually chooses what size band he uses, although some doctors only use one size for all.

Hi Christina, Congrats! I too am in Texas in the Dallas area and my surgery is scheduled for July 9th. I am getting more excited, anxious and nervous as it approaches. Are you in Fort Worth or is that just where your doctor is?

YAY ! Another texas bandster ! Coolness.

Congrats on your surgery date...that is great....Don't worry about the size of the band, the doctor will choose the one that is right for you...You just get ready to start a new journey....How exciting...I hope all goes well for you....

Another Texan getting banded in July! Yeah! Be sure to become a part of the Lucky 07s, our support group for folks being banded July 07.

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am in Dallas. I will be banded on Aug. 7 with Dr. James Davidson. I see many Texans.....!!

Hi Christina, Congrats! I too am in Texas in the Dallas area and my surgery is scheduled for July 9th. I am getting more excited, anxious and nervous as it approaches. Are you in Fort Worth or is that just where your doctor is?

I live in Fort Worth, too! How about you?

Thank you to everyone for the congrats and welcomes! I feel like this is going to be a very supportive group! Thanks also for the info. on the band sizes. Glad to know it isn't something I need to worry about.

According to my friend who had the banding in Dec., I will be doing 2 weeks of pre-op dieting. So I guess the next week is my last opportunity to enjoy some of the foods I will be saying good-bye to. (And saying good-bye gladly, at that)

There is only one place I want to visit one last time.... Simply Fondue in Arlington, TX. Anyone ever been? Did anyone else have a special place they wanted to visit before the surgery?

Again, thanks for all the warm welcomes. I am excited to be a part of this group!

hello on my way 07,

congrats on your date and good luck!

the dr. chooses which band to use during surgrey or that is what mine does.. my band size is a 10 . i had my surgrey on March 21,2007. as of this morning i had lost 67lbs

again good luck

kimslilstang

Hi Kimslil

Congrats on your amazing loss already. :clap2:

I was just wondering, how many fills have you had since surgery?

I was banded in April and I've had only one fill.

AnnJ

Stang i have always wanted to go to Simply Fondue but have yet to make it!

kmstang Please share some of you success hints! You have been amazingly successful. What has helped you get there?

Tnkbell Who is you Doc?

Where do you guys live? Maybe we can set up a once a month meeting!!

Hi bummed

i eat a min. of 800 cal. a day most of the time only 500-600 and i exercize 1 hr every morning. it is very hard work but it has been worth it. i go to support groups and i speak at siminars too. it really helps me to speak and to have alots of support.

also one of my friend had gastric on the 27th of june. and we support each other. i hope i have helped you if you have anymore questions contact me. thanks for all the support i get from yall

kimslilstang